
Item Capacity Ford part nameFord part number /
Ford specification
Engine oil
1
5.5 quarts (5.2L)•Motorcraft SAE 5W-20
Premium Synthetic
Blend Motor Oil (US)
•Motorcraft SAE 5W-20
Full Synthetic Motor Oil
(US)
•Motorcraft SAE 5W-20
Super Premium Motor
Oil (Canada)
•Motorcraft SAE 5W-20
Synthetic Motor Oil
(Canada)
1
•XO-5W20-QSP (US)
•XO-5W-20-QFS (US)
•CXO-5W20–LSP12
(Canada)
•CXO-5W-20-LFS12
(Canada) /
WSS-M2C930-A with API
Certification Mark
Engine coolant 10.0 quarts (9.5L)Motorcraft Premium
Gold Engine Coolant
with bittering agent
(yellow-colored)
2
VC-7-B /
WSS-M97B51-A1
Power steering fluidBetween MIN and
MAX on reservoirMotorcraft
MERCONVATFXT-5-QM /
MERCONV
Automatic transmission
fluid7.4 quarts (7.0L)
3
Motorcraft Premium
Automatic Transmission
FluidXT-8-QAW /
WSS-M2C924-A
Rear Differential (AWD)
fluid2.4 pints (1.15L)Motorcraft SAE 80W-90
Premium Rear Axle
LubricantXY-80W90-QL /
WSP-M2C197-A
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Item Capacity Ford part nameFord part number /
Ford specification
Power Transfer Unit
(PTU) fluid (AWD)
4
12 ounces (0.35L)Motorcraft SAE 75W-140
Synthetic Rear Axle
LubricantXY-75W140-QL /
WSL-M2C192-A
Windshield washer fluid 4.75 quarts (4.5L)Motorcraft Premium
Windshield Washer
ConcentrateZC-32-A /
WSB-M8B16-A2
Fuel tank (FWD )17.5 gallons
(66.2L)——
Fuel tank (AWD)16.5 gallons
(62.5L)——
1Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine oil need only meet the
requirements of Ford specification WSS-M2C930-A and the API Certification mark.2Add the coolant type originally equipped in your vehicle.3Indicates only approximate dry-fill capacity. Some applications may vary based on cooler size and
if equipped with an in-tank cooler. The amount of transmission fluid and fluid level should be set
by the indication on the dipstick’s normal operating range.4The Power Transfer Unit is lubricated for life with synthetic lube. Lubricant levels are not to be
checked or changed unless a leak is suspected or repair required. Replace Power Transfer Unit
lubricant with specified synthetic lubricant anytime the unit is submerged in water.
See your authorized dealer for fluid level checking or filling of the Power Transfer Unit.
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ENGINE DATA
Engine 3.5L-DOHC V6 engine
Cubic inches 214
Required fuel 87 octane
Firing order 1–4–2–5–3–6
Spark plug gap 0.052–0.056 inch (1.32–1.42 mm)
Ignition system Coil on plug
Compression ratio 10.3:1
Engine drivebelt routing
1. Short drivebelt is on first pulley groove closest to engine.
2. Long drivebelt is on second pulley groove farthest from engine.
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IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE
Safety Compliance Certification Label
The National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration Regulations require
that a Safety Compliance
Certification Label be affixed to a
vehicle and prescribe where the
Safety Compliance Certification
Label may be located. The Safety
Compliance Certification Label is
located on the structure (B-Pillar)
by the trailing edge of the driver’s
door or the edge of the driver’s
door.
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
The vehicle identification number is
located on the driver side
instrument panel.
Please note that in the graphic,
XXXX is representative of your
vehicle identification number.
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
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The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) contains the following
information:
1. World manufacturer identifier
2. Brake system / Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating (GVWR) / Restraint
Devices and their location
3. Make, vehicle line, series, body
type
4. Engine type
5. Check digit
6. Model year
7. Assembly plant
8. Production sequence number
TRANSMISSION CODE DESIGNATIONS
You can find a transmission code on
the Safety Compliance Certification
Label. The following table tells you
which transmission each code
represents.
Description Code
Aisin AW F21 Automatic transmission
(TR-VX)B
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The coverage is prepaid, so you never have to worry about affording
your vehicle maintenance. It covers regular checkups, routine
inspections, preventive care and replacement of items that require
periodic attention fornormal “wear”:
•Wiper blades•Brake pads and linings
•Spark plugs (except
California)•Shock absorbers
•Clutch disc•Belts and hoses
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A
Accessory delay ..........................75
AdvanceTrac ..............................205
Air cleaner filter ...............300–301
Air conditioning ..........................45
automatic temperature
control system ..........................48
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ........................137, 146, 148
and child safety seats ............139
description ..............137, 146, 148
disposal ....................................152
driver airbag ....137, 139, 146, 149
indicator light .........145, 148, 151
operation .........137, 139, 146, 149
passenger
airbag ............. 137, 139, 146, 149
side airbag ...............................146
All Wheel Drive (AWD),
driving off road .........................226
Ambient mood/lighting ...............58
AM/FM .........................................29
Antifreeze (see Engine
coolant) .....................................280
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ......................203–204
Anti-theft system ..............103, 107
arming the system ..................107
disarming a triggered
system .....................................108
Audio system (see Radio) .........29
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................211
fluid, adding ............................298
fluid, checking ........................298
fluid, refill capacities ..............302fluid, specification ..................302
Selectshift (SST) ....................213
Auxiliary input jack (Line in) ....37
Axle
lubricant specifications ..........302
B
Battery .......................................278
acid, treating emergencies .....278
jumping a disabled battery ....248
maintenance-free ....................278
replacement, specifications ...301
servicing ..................................278
Belt-Minder.............................132
Blind Spot Information
System .......................................219
Booster seats .............................167
Brakes ........................................203
anti-lock ...........................203–204
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................204
fluid, checking and adding ....298
fluid, refill capacities ..............302
fluid, specifications .................302
lubricant specifications ..........302
parking ....................................204
shift interlock ..........................210
Break-in period .............................6
Bulbs ............................................59
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....302
CD ................................................29
Cell phone use ..............................8
Changing a tire .........................241
Child safety seats ......................156
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Illuminated visor mirror .............69
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................156
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................296
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................266
cluster ........................................12
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................55
J
Jack ............................................241
positioning ...............................241
storage .....................................241
Jump-starting your vehicle ......248
K
Keyless entry system
autolock .....................................90
keypad .....................................102
locking and unlocking
doors ........................................103
programming entry code .......102
Keys .....................................88, 105
positions of the ignition .........198
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................53
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................59
daytime running light ...............54
fog lamps ...................................54
headlamps .................................53
headlamps, flash to pass ..........55
instrument panel, dimming .....55
interior lamps ...........................58replacing bulbs .........................61
LATCH anchors .........................162
Lights, warning and indicator ....12
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........204
Load limits .................................191
Locks
autolock .....................................90
childproof ..................................94
doors ..........................................90
Lubricant specifications ...........302
Lug nuts ....................................247
Lumbar support, seats .............114
M
Message center .....................18–19
english/metric button ...............23
system check button ................21
warning messages .....................25
Mirrors .........................................76
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................76
heated ........................................77
programmable memory ............98
side view mirrors (power) .......76
Moon roof ....................................82
Motorcraft parts ................269, 301
N
Navigation system .......................44
O
Octane rating ............................289
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................274
P
Parking brake ............................204
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